Financial matters

What are the costs involved in studying abroad and how can you finance your stay? Avoid unexpected expenses by researching financial matters thoroughly in advance.

Budget

Make an overview of anticipated expenses and sources of income, to make sure you have sufficient funds for your studies abroad. Consider the following:

Tuition fees

Travel expenses (to/from your destination and during your stay)

Rent

Other living expenses (food & drink, clothing, etc.)

Visas and residence permits

Vaccinations, medication, health certificates

Insurances

Telephone costs etc.

Student finance

Scholarships

Language tests

Study costs (books etc.)

Sports/recreation

Student finance

Under certain circumstances you may be eligible for Dutch student finance and travel subsidy during your stay abroad. You can submit an application via the DUO website (in Dutch).

Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships available for study, research and internships abroad. If you have completed your studies but want to do an additional programme abroad, for example a master’s, there are also scholarship options.

Points to remember

Before applying for a scholarship, check carefully that you meet all the criteria.

You can apply for multiple scholarships. One scholarship alone is generally not enough to finance your whole stay.

Some scholarships may only be requested once during your academic career. Keep this in mind if you want to go abroad during both your bachelor’s and master’s programmes.

Apply on time: many scholarships have early deadlines!

Find a scholarship

On the scholarships page you can find all the scholarships managed by Leiden University. Use the filters to search for scholarships that are relevant for you.

International Discount Card

With an International Student Identity Card (ISIC card) you can get discount on a range of products and services in more than 130 countries, including flight tickets. Purchase your card from ISIC Netherlands.